What were former Dolphins greats like? Historical Dolphins Info Wanted.

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I remember as a kid the dolphins went to the playoffs for the first time in the 1971 season, They had to play the mighty baltimore colts in the first round. the game was not televised in the miami area, however a closed curcuit satellite feed was avalible at the miami beach convention center. my dad and uncle were original season ticket holders, and the took me to the closed circuit showing of the game.from the opening kickoff to the final whistle it seemed that the entire crowd was on their feet cheering every hit, every run and every big defensive play {several ints by anderson and scott} when the game was over the crowd roared for what seemed like hours, I left the convention center with chills running up and down my spine... I was hooked and never missed a snap in any dolphins game since.

How did we have 3 guys as small as Bokamper Baumhower and Betters up front. I realize the game is different now but not one of those guys was over 260.

And as I mentioned, AJ Duhe would sometimes line up at DT, giving as a 4-3 look, then go back to an ILB for the 3-4. So, imagine that, a DT that weighed 247 lbs. And he would be a disruptive force at that weight!

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The No-Name defense was better than the Steel Curtain and didn't have to take steriods to get to the Super Bowl. Look how many ex Steelers have died. A prominent coach stated (he played on that team) they used them.

The only thing that i can answer on is the formation in which they utilized the runners in the 70s because I was under the impression this was common knowledge. They often used the wishbone formation with Czonka playing the FB there.

It would certainly explain why he was able to gain those yards because unlike in the formation common today, the wishbone was an equal opportunity employer. It seems to me that FBs are severely under-used in the run game now-a-days and I can understand why you would think it odd that a FB could accomplish what Czonka did.

and Czonka was a beastly runner who craved contact. He was also a beast of a man and was known to be a bit of a bad ***. He wasn't exactly the nicest guy to talk to but boy was he a player...

I think the earlier poster was a tad generous with Czonka's size, I think Larry was about 6'3' 235 not 255. He was a monster none the less and this is a great thread!!

Actually, I have read elsewhere that Csonk was closer to 260 than the the listed 235. In those days it was uncommon to have a huge back. When Csonka would weigh in (for the team's media guide) they would do it after practice in training camp (after he dropped water weight). If Csonka was ever listed at 250 or so, he would have been considered "too fat" for an NFL running back (I know he was a full back but the FB position in those days was so much different than most FB's now). The closest thing in today's NFL to csonka is Brandon Jacobs and he isn't worthy to carry Csonka's jock.

Actually, I have read elsewhere that Csonk was closer to 260 than the the listed 235. In those days it was uncommon to have a huge back. When Csonka would weigh in (for the team's media guide) they would do it after practice in training camp (after he dropped water weight). If Csonka was ever listed at 250 or so, he would have been considered "too fat" for an NFL running back (I know he was a full back but the FB position in those days was so much different than most FB's now). The closest thing in today's NFL to csonka is Brandon Jacobs and he isn't worthy to carry Csonka's jock.

Another fullback that can be slightly compared with Czonka is Mike Alstott. He is no longer in the league but he was a beast too. Not as much as Larry but he was still pretty tough to bring down.